Music

December 29, 2009 4:03 PM

Mayo's unique carillon rings over Rochester

The Rochester carillon is one of the largest in the country and one of only three in Minnesota. The musical instrument consists of 56 bronze bells housed in a tower.

by Elizabeth Baier

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December 24, 2009 7:59 AM

Christmas Eve a busy night for church performers

Christmas Eve can be one of the busiest - and most fulfilling - days of the year for church performers.

by Dan Olson

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December 23, 2009 12:00 AM

Radio Heartland Live Holiday Concerts

Radio Heartland celebrated the 2009 holiday season with the help of some friends.

by Dale Connelly

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December 22, 2009 7:59 PM

Guitarist Cam Waters dies at age 51

Singer, song-writer and steel guitarist Cam Waters was found dead at his Minneapolis home this weekend. He was 51 years old.

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December 21, 2009 12:00 AM

An R&B, Soul Christmas with Sounds of Blackness

Grammy-winning musical group Sounds of Blackness started at Macalester College 40 years ago. Since then Sounds of Blackness has travelled the world, sharing their unique contemporary gospel sound. Their new CD is called "The 3rd Gift: Story Song and Spirit" and some members sing live in Maude Moon Weyerhauser studio.

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December 19, 2009 12:00 AM

Works Progress Administration on Radio Heartland

Three members of Works Progress Administration perform on Radio Heartland.

by Dale Connelly

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December 16, 2009 12:00 AM

Minnesota artists cover the Beatles

"Minnesota Beatle Project" is a new CD that features 16 Minnesota-based artists interpreting Beatles songs. One of the more intriguing tracks in the collection is a version of "Norwegian Wood" by Jeremy Messersmith and Zach Coulter. This is the first time they have recorded music together. Messersmith is a solo artist and Coulter is a member of the band Solid Gold. They spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about the creation of their unique version of the song.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 14, 2009 12:00 AM

Sarah Hicks, Minnesota Orchestra pops conductor

Classical orchestras have long featured popular music or pops to broaden their audiences. The recently appointed pops conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra talks about how she sells new music to audiences young and old.

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December 13, 2009 4:00 PM

Mom Culture blends high art with little ones

When many people become parents, they say goodbye to going to the concerts, plays, and other cultural events. It's not just for lack of time. It's also that highbrow audiences and the pre-potty trained mix like oil and water. Now an organization in the Twin Cities, called Mom Culture, is changing that.

by Euan Kerr